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Pressure Mounts on DOJ as Epstein Survivors, Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure of Case Files

With a May 16 deadline looming, survivors and bipartisan lawmakers criticize delays in releasing Epstein documents, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of stalling efforts for transparency.

Left, Jeffrey Epstein's mug shot from 2019, shortly before he died by suicide while in jail awaiting trial. Right, Teresa Helm, who was sexually assaulted by Epstein in the early 2000s.
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Overview

  • Jeffrey Epstein survivor Teresa Helm has called the ongoing delay in releasing case files a 'cover-up,' urging the Trump administration to prioritize full transparency for survivors and the public.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has attributed delays to the FBI's review of tens of thousands of videos and hundreds of victim-related materials, citing the need for thorough redactions to protect privacy.
  • Rep. Dan Goldman accused Bondi of intentionally delaying the release to shield former President Trump and other high-profile figures potentially implicated in the files.
  • The House Oversight Task Force, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, has set a May 16 deadline for the DOJ to release the files or provide a briefing on the investigation's status.
  • Following the widely criticized Phase 1 release, which contained mostly public information, Bondi redirected DOJ resources to locate additional Epstein materials but reportedly found little of substance.